Liverpool are reportedly gearing up to open discussions for a high-profile Bundesliga striker, confident they can meet the full £86 million asking price, amid interest from several top clubs.
The Merseyside giants have already bolstered their ranks this summer with some marquee signings. Florian Wirtz headlines the new arrivals at Anfield, while Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez are also expected to bolster the Premier League champions’ squad.
With the striker department highlighted as an area for improvement, especially following Darwin Nunez’s struggles last season and the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, Liverpool are actively scouting for reinforcements.
Hugo Ekitike, the £86 million-rated Eintracht Frankfurt forward, is among the elite targets Liverpool are considering. The French striker enjoyed a stellar campaign last season, netting 22 goals and providing 12 assists, drawing attention from fellow Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, as well as several Middle Eastern teams.
According to sources at GIVEMESPORT, mediators have suggested that Liverpool are ‘ready to open talks’ for Ekitike, leading to Frankfurt’s confidence in securing their full valuation for the player.
With a multitude of clubs vying for his signature, Frankfurt remains resolute in their asking price, confident that the demand for Ekitike will justify their stance.
Liverpool appear to have a ‘golden opportunity’ to negotiate, especially as their Premier League rivals have been hesitant to enter into a bidding war, the scenario Frankfurt initially envisaged.
While Frankfurt would have been pleased to retain Ekitike after his outstanding performances last season, the lucrative £86 million fee offers them the chance to reinvest and strengthen their squad further.
For Liverpool, securing Ekitike would be another statement of intent. Having already invested over £100 million on Wirtz, along with smaller fees for other new signings, any concerns about spending are unlikely if the acquisition leads to another Premier League triumph.
The club’s ambition doesn’t stop at retaining their league title; under the guidance of Arne Slot, Liverpool aim to open a significant gap at the top and build a dynasty of dominance. Success this season could further dampen the hopes of rivals seeking to dethrone them.
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